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DE55 GXY

2006 Volvo V50

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,370 mi
Last recorded152,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Volvo V5097,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2013 152,370 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 139,764 miles

boot lock faulty

front brake discs worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 126,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 103,336 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,510 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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DE55 GXY is a 2006 Volvo V50 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 GXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE55 GXY registered?

DE55 GXY is a 2006 Volvo V50, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DE55 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 GXY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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